How to pronounce countervailing
Say it like KOWN-ter-vay-ling. Countervailing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- vay
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countervailing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of countervailing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-vay-ling.
What does countervailing mean?
- Compensating with equal force.“countervailing duty”
- present participle and gerund of countervail How to pronounce countervail
Questions about saying countervailing
How do you pronounce countervailing?
Say KOWN-ter-vay-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌveɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌveɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countervailing?
Countervailing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · vay · ling.
Is countervailing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkaʊntəˌveɪlɪŋ/ (KOWN-tuh-vay-ling).